On the slopes of slag heaps

Have fun climbing higher and higher

Slag heaps are just great!
A slag heap? What’s that? It’s an artificial hill formed by the accumulation of mining waste, when mines were being dug!
Dig deeper into this striking landscape feature. Stroll round it, admire some potentially surprising fauna and flora and have fun climbing, climbing, climbing ... to reach the top! A panoramic view awaits you! The Mons region is teeming with these natural treasures. Combining the Mons heights, the mysterious legends and the historical past, it all happens on the slag heap!

Amid nature, a breathtaking landscape and the story of our mining past await you.

The Mons heights on the Héribus

The Mons heights on the Héribus

Seek adventure on the Héribus salgt heap and unearth all its secrets! Stroll through an undergrowth of birch trees and then climb further up to reach the summit. A panoramic view of the Mons region awaits you! Explore this surprising slag heap and make the most of educational activities and entertainment so you can learn while having fun!

Magic and history at Mont Panisel

Lose yourself in a unique place for a guaranteed change of scenery! Mont Panisel is believed to be a place of Druidic worship... but it also bears witness to the 14-18 war! Start with the mysterious “Tree of Liberty”, continue climbing ever higher to reach the summit where a magnificent view of Mons’ surrounding hills and valleys awaits you! Young and old will be delighted to follow in the footsteps of the Druids and the 1914–18 war.

The PASS slag heap is the place to be!

Put on some good shoes, and hey presto, you’re off! Climb the PASS Heap to explore its spectacular ecosystem and its history dating back over 50 years! Create your own fossil or wander along a nature trail before reaching the summit. You’ll be amazed by the slag heap and become an expert on it!